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Goran   06-16-2008 at 11:45:09 PM

Configured a pretty cheap compy for my little brother. He's using it mostly for school work, some games (hellgate london), and media.
I think it will suffice.

Anyway here goes:
GFX: ASUS EN9600GSO TOP/HTDP/384M GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121251

Case & PSU: Antec NSK4480 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129031

DVD-RW: SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151153

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128078

RAM: G.SKILL 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5S-2GBPQ - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231121

CPU: Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2180 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116052

Keyboard: LITE-ON SK-1788/BS 2-Tone PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823107120

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148262

Total: $$446.88
Comes out to about $489 after shipping.

Can I improve? Can I make it cheaper without losing performance?
Thanks!!

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ragingazn628   06-17-2008 at 12:00:26 AM
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Looks good but for 10 more dollars you can have double the HD space

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StevieD   06-17-2008 at 12:21:00 AM
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How old is "little brother" and how long is the this computer expected to last?

------------------------------ I am old enough to be your grandfather.

It was born a Dell, it was made into a computer by StevieD
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1971Rhino   06-17-2008 at 12:22:39 AM
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If you're only going to run one card I would go for a 9600 GT the 512MB will make a difference. There are some decent cards at NewEgg for $140.

Also I agree with ragingazn628 about the HD space.

I'm not sure you could make it any cheaper, and keep it the same performance.


------------------------------ E8400 @ 3.8Ghz linked and synched with 2GB Corsair DDR3 @ 1700MHz/EGVA 790i Ultra/2 x 9600GT in SLI/2 x 500 GB Seagate HDD/Samsung 24" 2493HM/Antec 900
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aevm   06-17-2008 at 02:00:06 AM
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You can add a cooler and overclock that E2180.

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flyin15sec   06-17-2008 at 03:39:33 AM
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For $3 more, This setup might get you a little more bang

1. Case + PS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147095 $24.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703017 $64.99 = Total $89.97

Replacing the Antec /w PS (total $89.94) for a cheaper case but a lot better PS. The Case is subjective to your own taste, however the PS is more wattage rating and from a very good quality maker.

2. Replace the Samsung($32.98) with this : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106057 $30.99. It is retail so you get box that includes software, cable, screws, manual.

3. Replace G31mobo($72.58) with P31 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128077 ($72.58). P31 is much better suited if you want to OC, plus it supports 1066mhz RAM.

4. Replace your RAM($48.98) with these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231098 $44.99, esentially the same ram for a bit cheaper price.

Rest of the items should suffice. My total came out to be about $472.91 and /w Shipping $491.37.


Message edited by flyin15sec on 06-17-2008 at 03:46:56 AM
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Goran   06-17-2008 at 06:59:17 AM
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thanks! I will look at those parts and see if I can swap anything around.

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aevm   06-17-2008 at 04:42:40 PM
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Good point - the G31 has onboard video and you don't need that since you're getting a video card anyway.

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Goran   06-22-2008 at 01:08:58 AM
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Anyone else have any other opinions? I'm getting close to purchasing!!!

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aevm   06-22-2008 at 01:46:45 AM
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Get one of the new HD 4850 video cards. It's huge bang for the buck.

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